Thank you to all the lovely Gransnetters for your kind wishes and to you Shysal for setting it up. Also to Anya who emailed me and Shysal for the ecard.
I have already had a piece of the delicious cake Shysal.
Also Happy Birthday Cherry to you too. 
I have been fortunate enough to have a number of emails and texts today from friends and family and it made me realise how important it is to acknowledge each other's special days, especially those who are on their own.
Please join me at noon when my oldest friends are arriving and the champagne will be opened by DH. For non-drinkers I have elderflower. 
Love from Kate.